Project Mgmt, Manager – Regulatory

Southern Company

  • Full time
  • 3 months ago
  • Atlanta,GA
  • OnSite

Job Description

Manager Project Management, Regulatory

Location: 241 Ralph McGill Blvd., Atlanta GA GPC Corporate Office

Job Summary

The Transmission PMO is responsible for developing and executing capital projects across the state of Georgia during a time of substantial growth. This leadership position provides strategic direction for the GPC Transmission Project Management Organization (PMO), overseeing the statewide Transmission Grid Investment Plan, Interconnections, Technology Projects and Physical Security project management teams. The Regulatory Manager will be instrumental in driving the vision, strategy, and execution of key projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fostering a culture of innovation and inclusion. The positions impact on numerous critical functions requires the successful candidate to be an effective 360-degree leader who builds trust and credibility from the frontline to peer leaders to executive audiences inside and outside the company. Key internal partnerships include all areas of Transmission, Distribution, SCS System Planning, AFT, SCS Business Operations, Legal and Regulatory Affairs. This position also requires the ability to craft responses to data requests from the Public Service Commission staff and others in support of the Grid Investment Plan.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic, collaborative leadership and support for project managers overseeing assigned capital projects in Georgia.
  • Process Optimization: Ensure the gated process is followed for prompt and efficient project development and execution. Identify opportunities for efficiencies and implement solutions.
  • Collaborative Partnerships: Collaborate closely with key partners to support successful project completion.
  • Strategic Formulation: Formulate strategies to enhance project processes.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Actively engage and partner with the Stakeholder Engagement team for effective and timely customer communications.
  • Strategic Support: Support the development and management of the transmission capital budget. Collaborate with peer managers in PMO and Governance organizations.
  • Documentation and Approvals: Ensure all project documentation is promptly routed with the appropriate TPRT and T&D approvals.
  • Budget Accuracy: Ensure the team provides accurate monthly budget projections and detailed variance explanations. Leverage learnings to improve budget estimate accuracy.
  • Portfolio Management: Support the Capital Portfolio Manager in all budget rebuilding exercises throughout the year.

Job Requirements

  • Education

+ B.S./B.A. in Engineering, Business, or related field or relevant work experience beneficial

+ Advanced degree and/or PE/PMP certification is a plus.

  • Experience and Knowledge

+ Demonstrated Safety focus.

+ Demonstrated leadership with supervisory or managerial experience, including performance management responsibilities, with a minimum of 3 years required.

+ Experience in the following areas is beneficial:

  • Transmission Planning, Transmission Design/Engineering, Transmission Construction, Transmission Maintenance, Transmission Operations, and/or Power Delivery Project Management

+ Experience in Project Management on large capital projects beneficial.

+ Proven experience in successfully managing multiple internal and external relationships.

+ Proven experience in leading through change and/or process improvement.

+ Familiarity and experience with the Gated process beneficial.

  • Skills and Behavioral Attributes

+ Ability to inspire and lead the team to successfully manage projects to meet budgets and timelines

+ Demonstrated ability to influence senior-level management and key stakeholders.

+ Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate to various audiences from front-line leaders to executives.

+ Ability to inspire the team to exhibit initiative and follow-through to meet commitments.

+ Exhibit adaptive leadership by effectively navigating and responding to both internal and external demands, ensuring team resilience and flexibility in dynamic environments.

+ Ability to resolve differing priorities between individuals and functional areas.

+ Collaborative leader seeking to drive solutions across both Georgia Power and Southern Company.

+ Foster an inclusive culture where employees feel valued, creating an environment of trust, development, and continuous improvement.

+ Our Values Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act With Integrity, and Superior Performance

+ Ability to implement current and emerging project management practices to enhance the PMOs effectiveness in meeting business objectives.

Additional Information

  • Approximately 25% travel will be required for this role.

**All candidates must submit the following documents and information when applying for the position:

  • A current resume
  • A synopsis of relevant skills and accomplishments that make you well suited to the position addressing the needs of the role stated in the job description. Also include why you are interested in and would be a strong candidate for the role. Please limit the synopsis to a one-page document

Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America’s premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company’s promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia’s 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers and communities needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant’s qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 7535

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power

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